SSC GD 2023 PYQ — Question 11

SSC GD Constable (English) - 16 Jan 2023 - Shift 3 • English • Q11

Select the most appropriate synonym of the underlined word.

We had to move slowly through the narrow alley.

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is option 4 i.e. Cramped.

  • Imminent: Something that is about to happen or is likely to occur very soon. 

  • Dreary: Something that is dull, bleak, or lacking in liveliness. 

  • Maximum: The highest or greatest value, amount, or degree.

  • Cramped: A space that is confined, limited, or lacking in sufficient space. 

  • Narrow: Something that is limited in width, not wide, or having little space between sides.

In the context of the sentence, "cramped" is the most appropriate synonym for "narrow".